Local Engagement
P R O V I D I N G C A R E , G R O W I N G H O P E
We have been offering services to our community for the last 15 years, partnering to see it thrive and prosper while bringing solutions and practical support.
Our heart is to see our community empowered, healthy, and grow.
Heaven’s Kitchen
F E E D I N G O U R C O M M U N I T Y , C O N N E C T I N G T H E D I S A D V A N T A G E D
Heavens Kitchen operates from the Community Hub at the Don Centre
100 Don Rd, Devonport.
Contact us through Heaven's Kitchen's Facebook page to stay up to date with dates and times.
P R O U D L Y S U P P O R T E D B Y
Supporting our Cooking with Care Program
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Our weekly program Heavens Kitchen (HK) feeds approx. 80-100 vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged people in our community.
The restaurant-style atmosphere provides a three-course meal in a friendly safe environment where they have access to good, nutritious healthy food. Heavens Kitchen is using food as a social link and connection point to meet the needs of people in our community who are often isolated, alone and undernourished.
Sharing a meal together provides not only nutrition for the body but also provides social opportunities.
To connect in an informal safe environment where you are accepted and cared for, a place to belong and form family connections. Many of our participants are experiencing genuine hunger due to difficult life circumstances such as mental health, homeliness, and disability.
As Heavens Kitchen participants grow in confidence and skills they are given the opportunity to volunteer in our catering kitchen in preparation of the weekly meal for our community each Wednesday evening.
This opportunity can also lead to a pathway to possible employment.
Emergency food relief is also offered on a regular basis for those in crisis need.
Our Partners
Mission Australia and Gateway Community Care work together to provide parenting programs for children and teens in our community. We also offer support to the Mission Kin-connect program where children are being raised by grandparents and relatives.
Gateway Community Care financially supports Chaplaincy programs in our local schools. We provide student mentors who work one on one with children and young people. Mentors also support young people with their learner driver programs
Glenhaven Family Care provides a range of support services to families, children and young people across the North and North West of Tasmania. Gateway Community Care also supports with respite and foster carers from our church family.
Gateway Community Care has been offering services to our community for the past 20 years. We partner in community to see it thrive and prosper, while bringing solution and practical support. Our heart is to see our community empowered, healthy and growing.
Community Service - Gateway Community Care develops relationships and partnerships with Community Service Organisations who are making a difference in our community